Retro roadies- old frames with STI's or Ergos
04-30-12, 08:05 PM
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1) I agree about the stem. Don't think I can go quill-less. I do need a slightly longer stem, as this one is only 70mm and I typically run a 90mm on this size frame. Will give the drops more of a chance, probably. I may pick up a soma hwy 1 bar just to compare.
2) and 3), not so convinced
-- I know the rules about black/black but I still think it looks good:
Might even be so bold as to try red veloflex masters...
2) and 3), not so convinced
-- I know the rules about black/black but I still think it looks good:Might even be so bold as to try red veloflex masters...
Ok, ok
Yes, that does look great and correct.
You win.
But not on the red Master 23s.
Doesn't matter what I think though.
It's your super nice Merckx to enjoy.
I won't give up on the Veloflex tires though.
Best performance clincher I've found next to Deda Tres RS Corsa.
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04-30-12, 08:09 PM
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IMHO Veloflex are great...until there's debris on the road...or if it's raining/wet...and you don't mind replacing your very expensive handmade Italian tires after about 1000 miles because the tread wears so easily. 
Love how gumwalls look. If only Continental makes a clincher model with black chili treads.
Love how gumwalls look. If only Continental makes a clincher model with black chili treads.
I use to run 3000s and 4000s until former forum member OFG hipped me to Velfoflex Paves.
I haven't bought another Continental since other than Sprinters.
05-01-12, 03:15 AM
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05-01-12, 01:17 PM
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Ah, maybe the Paves are more robust. Masters were toast way too quickly. They sure were super, super smooth though.
05-01-12, 02:15 PM
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^nice!
next set of tires maybe try:
next set of tires maybe try:
05-01-12, 06:41 PM
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This year's Schwinn Tempo: an '87, powder coated in gloss black with custom cut decals, Shimano 5500 FD/RD/STI's, Truvativ compact crankset, Tektro R530's, 3TTT stem, SR bars, Shimano 600 aero seatpost, Cane Creek hubs with what I'm pretty sure are Kinlin rims, Vittoria Open Corsa CX tires. I always try to keep one Tempo in the stable and do a new one every year.
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05-01-12, 09:24 PM
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I just picked up a couple of pairs of the new Master 23s.
Super cheap for a nice tire at $38!
Life's too short to ride cruddy tires and I ride with guys that swear by Continentals across the board as well.
I tend to find something that works for me and do it over and over again.
05-02-12, 06:28 AM
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This is a great thread. I was about to build up my Merckx frame with 7 speed Campy downtube shifters, but after seeing all these great bikes I'm going with my 8 speed Dura Ace STI parts. Whew!! I wasn't sure if I could really go back to DT shifters after all these years.
05-02-12, 09:15 AM
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So a bit of empty nest syndrome (the ex is riding the Cannondale I finished recently) led me to purchase this bad boy here (sorry about the crappy indoor cell phone picture quality). So far the only changes I'm making is swapping out the HB-1050 freewheel based wheelset for a freehub based one and installing Shimano ST-1055 shifters (to keep it "Shimano 105").
but I want to appeal to the aesthetically minded among you:
1) I have a nice, unused BR-1055 lying around doing nothing. Should I replace the BR-1050 (single pivot) with the BR-1055 (dual pivot) or stick with the original brakeset?
2) What color bar tape: White was original (especially with the white brake hoods it had), thinking going with red. . . but white was traditional
Thanks
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So a bit of empty nest syndrome (the ex is riding the Cannondale I finished recently) led me to purchase this bad boy here (sorry about the crappy indoor cell phone picture quality). So far the only changes I'm making is swapping out the HB-1050 freewheel based wheelset for a freehub based one and installing Shimano ST-1055 shifters (to keep it "Shimano 105").
but I want to appeal to the aesthetically minded among you:
1) I have a nice, unused BR-1055 lying around doing nothing. Should I replace the BR-1050 (single pivot) with the BR-1055 (dual pivot) or stick with the original brakeset?
2) What color bar tape: White was original (especially with the white brake hoods it had), thinking going with red. . . but white was traditional
Thanks
2. Match your saddle, whatever that is.
05-02-12, 01:18 PM
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Oh, I don't have a saddle. . . or rather, the saddle that came with, I'm not fond of. Cinelli Volare SLX, black.
Wait isn't there a saddle swapping thread somewhere?
Wait isn't there a saddle swapping thread somewhere?
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05-04-12, 05:13 AM
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Yay a Centurion.
I'm kind of upset white hood covers (for ST-6400, -1055, -a410, ect) are no longer made / rarer than hen teeth. Can get them for modern 10 sp stuff, but I ain't got none a' that no more. Just 8 speed 'round he-ah.
I'm kind of upset white hood covers (for ST-6400, -1055, -a410, ect) are no longer made / rarer than hen teeth. Can get them for modern 10 sp stuff, but I ain't got none a' that no more. Just 8 speed 'round he-ah.
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Here's my Tardis. If all goes well and the USPS still delivers, it'll have Chorus carbon shifters, Record brakes and a 1R stem this evening. I'd still LOVE to find an extra small seat bag so it wouldn't look like I was sitting on a five pound purple turd. I also have to find someone to cut me some white vinyl letters to say "Police Box" for the top tube.
Oh yeah, almost forgot: it's an '83 Waterford Paramount.
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Here's my Tardis. If all goes well and the USPS still delivers, it'll have Chorus carbon shifters, Record brakes and a 1R stem this evening. I'd still LOVE to find an extra small seat bag so it wouldn't look like I was sitting on a five pound purple turd. I also have to find someone to cut me some white vinyl letters to say "Police Box" for the top tube.
Oh yeah, almost forgot: it's an '83 Waterford Paramount.
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This is what I use, and really like it: https://www.arundelbike.com/dual.html?p=1.1.2.1 This version is made for tubes; they also offer a version for tubulars. Mine carries two tubes, two CO2 cartridges w/inflator, two tires levers, and will also carry a small multi-tool.
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Those are (will be) my bomber wheels. I will, however, probably go with a set of Dura Ace w/the 8 speed Hyperglide, to maintain the Shimergo vibe.